Where To Eat On The Upper East Side

The Upper East Side is my home and it gets the absolute worst wrap around the city for its restaurants. I get it. I almost cringe at the thought of giving a recco up here. But that's changing! See for yourself!

Flora Bar

This restaurant is situated in the sub-level of the extension of The Metropolitan Museum. It's beautiful, refined, upscale. It's exactly what you'd expect from one of the most famous museums in the world.

945 Madison Ave, NYC 10021

(646) 558-5383

Quality Eats

This affordable steakhouse with a trendy vibe is exactly what the Upper East Side has been waiting for.

Arlington Club

I always love visiting this steakhouse that takes a modern approach to otherwise classic dishes. The food is consistently delicious in the lofted and vaulted space.

1032 Lexington Ave, NYC 10021

(212) 249-5700

Blake Lane

For the healthy folk in dire need for an easy though thoughtful meal, this is place you need to check out!

1429 Third Avenue, NYC 10028

(212) 988-4700

The Meatball Shop

Go for the balls, but also go for the cocktails. They're bomb! While you're at it, their jello shots are way too fun to pass up.

1462 2nd Ave, NYC 10075

(212) 257-6121

Sant Ambroeus

This one is dedicated to all pasta lovers.

265 Lafayette St, NYC 10012

(212) 966-2770

Irving Farm

This is your go-to neighborhood café. It's as simple as that.

1424 Third Ave, NYC 10075

(212) 874-7979

Valcluse

So, you're fancy? Go here. This restaurant was made for you.

100 E 63rd St, NYC 10065

(646) 869-2300

Felice 83

If you're feeling for Italian, Felice 83 is your no-brainer go-to choice. Become a regular because the food is almost as awesome as their wine selection.

1593 1st Avenue, NYC 10028

(212) 249-4080

Little Frog

Modern French cuisine with a playful twist, how fun is that?

322 E 86th St, NYC 10028

(347) 537-5786

Mighty Quinn's Barbecue

This is the fast casual restaurant for meat lovers. If you're a big meat lover, consider this your mecca!

1492 2nd Avenue NYC 10075

(646) 484-5691

Villard

If you've binge watch Gossip Girl, you've seen the inside of Villard. It's a rich exciting an elevated dining experience that will transport you back in time to the magical old world that was New York.

Lotte New York Palace, 455 Madison Ave, NYC 10022

(212) 891-8100

Bluestone Lane

This cafe not only pours out cup after cup of amazing coffee but they do it all over the place. With lots of locations, this one you'll count yourself blessed for. That sounds weird. You see, it's in a church (ah, now it makes sense)! It's a small but super cool super high ceilinged space. In the warm weather there is additional seating outside.

2 E 90th St, NYC 10128

(646) 869-7812

CoolMess

Make your own ice cream. How cool is that? It's so fun. You'll have such a blast!

137 E 62nd St, NYC 10065

(212) 355-9834

La Esquina

If you love the other locations, you're jumping for joy that this taqueria is opening up a location on the Upper East Side!

New location opening on 73rd Street and 2nd Avenue

The Penrose

With it's downtown vibe and easy eats, this restaurant is a favorite amongst the twenty and thirty somethings.

1590 Second Avenue, NYC 10028

(212) 203-2751

Fig & Olive

If you're looking for a wine bar with beautiful small bites to chat with a friend at, this is the place for you! If all goes even better than you expected, stay for dinner!